metadata
The Right Data
An enterprise’s financial and physical assets, combined of course with human assets, are key to a successful organization. These assets are more than numbers on a spreadsheet. This interesting information came to us from Inside Big Data in their article, “A CEO’s Guide to Managing and Leveraging Enterprise Data Assets.” The value of data has long been…
Read MoreDigital Storytelling
At the Digital Public Library of America’s DPLAfest2017, networking and conversations about outreach, collection development, and issues central to the DPLA community were expected, and no one was disappointed. The speakers placed a special emphasis on details that are frequently overlooked. American Libraries brought this interesting information to us in their blog post, “The Devil Is in the…
Read MoreAccess Innovations Adds Custom Search to American Water Works Association’s In-house Document Repository
Albuquerque, NM – Access Innovations, Inc., a leader in digital data organization, has recently completed a new project with one of their longest standing clients, the American Water Works Association (AWWA). AWWA has used Access Innovations’ XML Intranet System (XIS) application since 2004 and recently contracted for a major update. AWWA upgraded to the newest…
Read MoreMaking Content Findable
Informatica recently unveiled a metadata-driven artificial intelligence (AI) technology called “CLAIRE” with the latest release of the Informatica Intelligent Data Platform. This interesting information came to us from Database Trends & Applications in their article, “Informatica Metadata-Driven AI Technology Powers Data-Driven Digital Transformation.” Informatica Intelligent Data Platform is an integrated platform combining Informatica products and data…
Read MoreUniquely RDF
Resource description framework or RDF is a graph data model. Its value lies in the things it can do uniquely, like describing resources in the W3C’s Semantic Web activity. RDF’s simple data model and ability to model disparate, abstract concepts has led to its increasing use in knowledge management applications unrelated to Semantic Web activity. ZD Net…
Read MoreNew Partnership Changes Data Landscape
A recent partnership between Innovative Routines International and AnalytiX DS enhances and modernizes data integration and governance technology for information management architects and business users worldwide. This interesting news came to us from PR.com in their article, “Best-in-Class Data Integration and Governance Vendors Bridge Platforms.” The companies unveiled the combined functionality and user interfaces in adjacent exhibits…
Read MoreMaking Science Open
Similar to open source, open science is the movement to make scientific research and data accessible to all. This includes amateurs and professionals. This interesting information came to us from Phys.org in their article, “The value of the open science movement.” One of the first steps includes open access: ensuring all scientific publications are accessible free of charge.…
Read MoreNew Strategy for Publishers
Metadata is important and has long been a priority for publishers. However, just as everything else changes, publishers are struggling to keep up with the changes in metadata. This interesting information came to us from The Bookseller in their article, “Publishers are struggling with metadata; enter BookEngine.” There are some options for help out there. One…
Read MoreMeta and Data
Metadata powers effective action on information by providing context. But for the data context to be trustworthy, effective metadata management must in place. DATAVERSITY brought this news to our attention in their article, “Fundamentals of Metadata Management.” With the Internet of Things (IOT), big data is growing exponentially, and with regulations that change on a daily…
Read MoreThe Popularity of Data Science
A recent acquisition by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) has the potential to transform scientific investigation. The Scholarly Kitchen brought this interesting information to us in their article, “What the Acquisition of Meta Means for Scholarly Publishers.” No one is really surprised at the acquisition of Meta as data and data science has piqued much interest. By working…
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